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China's military cautiously tries out new openness
BEIJING (Reuters) - The Chinese soldiers shot down targets, overpowered black-clad terrorists and then lined up at attention in front of journalists.
Nations:China Source:(Reuters)
2009-07-28
China's defence budget to rise 14.9 percent in 2009: govt
BEIJING (AFP) - China announced Wednesday its defence spending would rise by 14.9 percent in 2009 but insisted its expanding military power posed no threat to the rest of the world.
Nations:China People:Li Zhaoxing Activities:2009 China Congress Source:(AFP)
2009-03-04
US praises China anti-piracy role off Somalia
BEIJING - A top U.S. defense official praised China's contribution to anti-piracy efforts off the coast of Somalia on Saturday, following two days of talks in Beijing that marked a resumption of military consultations after a half-year suspension.
Nations:Afghanistan North Korea South Korea People:Barack Obama Hillary Clinton Activities:China Navy Oversea Mission China-U.S. Military Relations Source:(AP)
2009-02-28
China projects naval power in pirate fight
BEIJING - China's dispatch of two warships to help battle Somalian pirates has drawn an ambivalent global reaction - a sign of the decidedly mixed feelings toward its bid for big-power status.
Nations:India Pakistan U.S. Activities:China Navy Oversea Mission China-U.S. Military Relations Source:(Christian Science Monitor)
2008-12-30
China targets pirates in groundbreaking mission
GUANGZHOU, China - Chinese warships headed toward Somali waters Friday to combat piracy, the first time the communist country has sent ships on a mission that could involve fighting so far beyond its territorial waters.
Nations:India Russia Saudi Arabia South Korea Malaysia Activities:China Navy Oversea Mission Somalia Piracy Crisis China-U.S. Military Relations Source:(AP)
2008-12-26
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